The authors of Plant-Powered Seniors are regularly interviewed by journalists and contribute expert commentary to major health and lifestyle publications. Browse recent articles featuring Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina, and Dr. Charlyn Black.
Featuring Charlyn Black, MD, ScD.
Turning 60 doesn’t have to mean slowing down, but it does mean recalibrating. Our bodies’ needs for protein, calcium, and key vitamins shift, our metabolism changes pace, and the habits that served us in earlier years may now work against us
Featuring Brenda Davis, RD.
Bianca Jayne Stares interviews dietitian Brenda Davis about using plant-based nutrition to support healthy, active aging and lifelong well-being.
Featuring Vesanto Melina, MS, RD
Vesanto Melina discusses how nutritious plant-based eating can help adults over 50 maintain their health, vitality and independence as they age
Featuring Brenda Davis, RD, Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Dr. Charlyn Black, MD, ScD. .
An honest conversation with the authors of Plant-Powered Seniors about nourishment, strength, and aging well
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Featuring Vesanto Melina, MS, RD.
What if getting older didn’t automatically mean slowing down, losing strength, gaining weight, or accepting chronic disease as inevitable? At 84, registered dietitian, bestselling author, and plant-based nutrition expert Vesanto Melina is living proof that our later years can still be active, strong, and filled with purpose.
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Featuring Vesanto Melina, MS, RD.
Lorraine and Steve speak with award-winning registered dietitian, author, and plant-based nutrition pioneer Vesanto Melina about the evolution of vegan nutrition, the politics of food guidance, and how a well-planned plant-based diet can support long-term health.
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Featuring Brenda Davis, RD, Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Dr. Charlyn Black, MD, ScD.
A look at how a well-planned plant-based diet can support strength and vitality in the golden years, with practical, everyday guidance from three leading experts in nutrition and healthy aging.
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Featuring Brenda Davis, RD.
Registered dietitian Brenda Davis breaks down where carnivore and keto diets fall short for long-term health, making the case for a well-planned plant-based approach instead.
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Featuring Vesanto Melina, MS, RD.
At 84, registered dietitian Vesanto Melina shows what’s possible with a well-planned plant-based diet, regular movement, and attention to key nutrients like protein, calcium, vitamin D and omega-3s—proof that small, steady changes beat overnight overhauls.
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Featuring Dr. Charlyn Black, MD, ScD, along with Professor Christopher Browne and Sally Cummins, RD.
As GLP-1 medications reshape how people eat, whole milk is getting fresh attention for its protein and satiety benefits—with nutrition experts weighing in on what that means for a balanced diet.
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Featuring Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Dr. Noelle Nelson.
Six simple daily habits—enough sleep, staying active, strong social ties, eating nutritious whole foods, practicing gratitude and having a sense of purpose—can add years to your life and life to your years, even after retirement.
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Featuring Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, along with two additional nutrition experts.
Living to 100 isn’t only about your genes—it’s shaped by everyday choices. Enjoyable movement, strong social ties, good nutrition and a sense of purpose all help you live longer and enjoy those extra years more fully.
